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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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